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Bishop & Friends

97.1 The Fan
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Beau Bishop takes the art of sports radio and day drinking to a whole new level. Eric Rieser and Ryan Baker join in on the fun. Catch the live experience weekdays from 9am-Noon on 97.1 FM in Columbus, on The Fan App, or at 971thefan.com. The Fan, Ohio's Sports Destination.

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Latest Episodes

Happy Monday Edition of the Program!! Beau is back so hear his vacation stories. March Madness is Undefeated. OSU Hoops loses Devin Royal. The CBJ with a slide at the worst possible time. Tiger Woods and the end. Florida State is trying to set itself... more

Happy Friday Edition of the Program!! Leave 10TV alone when it comes to weather coverage, they have to do it. The Sweet 16 got underway with 2 gems and 2 duds. The rest is tonight. The CBJ fall in Montreal. Matt Patricia spoke to the media on Year 2.... more

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! Happy Real Opening Day as the Reds and Guardians start their seasons. Ohio State Pro Day was yesterday. Joshua Perry was there in person to see it. Ryan Day also spoke after. Louis Riddick was there too and cam... more

Happy 1st Friday Edition of the Program!! Ohio State's Pro Day is today so the eyes of the NFL are on Columbus. CBJ with a Big win in Philly last night and now they would host a playoff series. Arthur Smith spoke for the 1st time as OSU's OC. Joshua ... more

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Recent Guests

Adam King
Sports reporter, 10TV
WSOS/10TV
Episode: Bishop & Friends March, 19, 2026
Junie Mobley Jr.
Ohio State shooting guard
Ohio State Buckeyes
Episode: Bishop & Friends March, 18, 2026
Fergal Murray
Former master distiller at Guinness
Guinness
Episode: Bishop & Friends March, 17, 2026
Thad Matta
Former Ohio State basketball coach
Ohio State Buckeyes (former)
Episode: Bishop & Friends March, 17, 2026
Schoonie Penn
Hall of Famer, Buckeyes insider
The Hall of Famer, 1212
Episode: Bishop & Friends March, 16, 2026
Isaiah Jacob
On-air contributor
Bishop & Friends
Episode: Bishop & Friends March, 6, 2026
Scoonie Penn
Ohio State basketball alum and broadcaster
Ohio State University / The Fan
Episode: Bishop & Friends March, 4, 2026
Jake Diebler
Head coach (Buckeyes basketball)
Ohio State Buckeyes
Episode: Bishop & Friends March, 3, 2026
John Davidson
Hall of Famer and Senior Advisor with the Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: Bishop & Friends February, 23, 2026

Hosts

Beau Bishop
Host with extensive ties to local Columbus sports media; long-running presence emphasized in show dynamics and on-air interactions.
Eric Rieser
Co-host and sports journalist; central voice in analysis and banter, frequently referenced as a core on-air presence.
Ryan Baker
Co-host providing commentary on a broad range of sports topics; noted for Buckeyes and local sports coverage.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 238 ratings
  • Thank You

    Thank you for sticking up for the fans with this Big Noon fiasco. This is the only program that isn’t self serving enough to push noon games down our throat because they want to be done working early on a Saturday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mackey, Tim
    United States10 months ago
  • Boring and tedious

    Fallen from grace. It’s now the “listen to one person ramble and occasionally phone his buddies” show. Let your cohosts speak sometimes. Enough about your kids.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pineconn
    United Statesa year ago
  • This show is just pure state-run media

    The host has a far greater need to be buddies with coaches, administrators, and ex players than he does to give anyone fair and honest analysis.

    The guys at 3pm are idiots, but at least they’re honest…this is nothing more than a gigantic “drinking of bath water through a straw” session

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MA#123
    United Statesa year ago
  • Chops

    Beau is the best, and Rieser is also very good! BUT, like most listeners, I gotta say Chops is beyond horrible, he’s very ill-informed about things, has horrible takes, and obviously grates on Beau’s nerves. He also talks way too much, and he acts like he’s some sophisticated movie reviewer any time they discuss movies or TV shows. If the show was just Beau and Rieser, it would be awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Longtime listener of The Fan
    United States2 years ago
  • New cohost

    Chops is an awful cohost. He’s even worse when Beau goes on vacation. Fire Mark and hire a real 2nd wheel.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tomda4
    United States2 years ago

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Sponsorship mentions are seen as a real plus and well-integrated into the show.
Listeners praise authentic local sports focus and chemistry between hosts.
Fans appreciate long-form storytelling and personal anecdotes from the hosts.
Many comments note strong Buckeye coverage and engaging banter.
Some listeners critique co-host dynamics and pacing, especially during conversations with guests.

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Bishop & Friends March, 18, 2026
Q: What does Junie Mobley Jr. expect from Ohio State in the NCAA tournament?
Junie emphasized the team's readiness, leadership from within, and the importance of guard play to carry them through the tournament, highlighting resilience and a belief in their ability to compete with top teams.
Bishop & Friends March, 12, 2026
Q: What were the big takeaways from Paul Finebaum's interview about leadership in college athletics?
Finebaum suggested that leadership at the national level is lacking and that breakaway talks reflect a broader frustration with the NCAA system; he emphasized that any real change will require unified, cross-conference alignment and leadership.
Bishop & Friends March, 11, 2026
Q: What was your reaction to Bam Adebayo's 83-point game?
We discussed how incredible the performance was, while acknowledging the context of the opponent and the era of social media, and noted the mixed reception from fans about record-breaking feats.
Bishop & Friends March, 5, 2026
Q: What affects a team's NCAA tournament seeding beyond wins and losses?
The hosts explain that metrics like WAB (Wins Above Bubble) and the committee's judgments play crucial roles, sometimes more closely aligning with seeding than traditional net rankings, and emphasize the importance of maintaining strong, high-profile wins late in the season.
Bishop & Friends February, 17, 2026
Q: How do you view all of this from a former player's perspective, just seeing all the money that's being thrown around and wondering, does my school offer enough to a program?
I think that does make a difference. Schools are throwing the dollars around, you're getting the players. But at the same token, we have spent a little bit of money, but we do have some players that are really good.

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A fast-paced, local-sports focused show that blends college football and basketball analysis with hockey and NFL updates, anchored by outspoken host banter and deep ties to Columbus teams. Episodes frequently cover the Ohio State Buckeyes, NHL trades involving the Columbus Blue Jackets, NCAA tournament chatter, and offbeat travel and personal anecdotes, all wrapped in a casual, opinionated vibe. Notable strengths include strong chemistry among long-standing hosts, a willingness to critique coaching and administration when warranted, and high engagement with live sponsor reads that reflect a tightly integrated local sports brand.

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8. Jake Diebler

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